Hybrid Trade Compliance Leader — Export Licensing Expert

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA seeks a Sr. Trade Compliance Integrator to join its International Trade Compliance group. The role supports export licensing for U.S. and international programs, advising on compliance and helping shape global business strategies.

Hybrid work in San Diego or other GA locations with travel. The candidate will bring deep ITAR/EAR expertise, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong collaboration with stakeholders across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Relations or related field with fifteen or more years progressively complex experience with a Bachelor's or thirteen or more years progressive experience with a Masters.
• Extensive understanding of import/export administration and licensing principles, theories, practices, and concepts; leadership skills to manage milestones.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance.
• Expertise in ITAR, EAR, US Customs regulations and HTS; ability to apply export control laws and manage a dynamic workload.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with non-U.S. trade compliance requirements preferred.
• Customer-focused with analytical, verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence and guide stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; willingness to travel and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Craft and obtain U.S. State Department and Commerce Department export authorizations to facilitate international business objectives and technology collaborations.
• Supports one or more lines of business and/or international programs as a key member of integrated project teams with trade compliance guidance.
• Interacts with stakeholders at program reviews and business development meetings to implement effective trade control strategies.
• Advises stakeholders on trade compliance issues and develops solutions to mitigate business risk.
• Manages authorization activity within OCR EASE software modules.
• Demonstrates collaboration across stakeholder functions to support export licensing and trade compliance efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Relations or related field

Job description

General Atomics in San Diego, CA seeks a Sr. Trade Compliance Integrator to join its International Trade Compliance group. The role supports export licensing for U.S. and international programs, advising on compliance and helping shape global business strategies.

Hybrid work in San Diego or other GA locations with travel. The candidate will bring deep ITAR/EAR expertise, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong collaboration with stakeholders across programs.